Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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